Tenure Track in Aircraft Systems Tampere University of Technology

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Tenure Track in Aircraft Systems

The Faculty of Engineering Sciences is the only purely technology-oriented faculty at Tampere University of Technology. The Faculty offers high-quality education leading towards bachelor's, master's and postgraduate degrees. The Faculty administers one bachelor's degree programme, three master’s degree programmes that are conducted in Finnish, two international master's degree programmes, and one doctoral programme.

Laboratories in the Faculty include the Laboratory of Automation and Hydraulics, the Laboratory of Mechanical Engineering and Industrial Systems, and the Laboratory of Materials Science. In addition to the high-level basic research in the fields of the laboratories, the Faculty is famous of its strong collaboration with industry.

The research conducted at the Laboratory of Mechanical Engineering and Industrial Systems (MEI) covers mechanical engineering area widely. The main research themes are Design and Development, Manufacturing and Automation, and Life-Cycle Management. In addition MEI has Engineering Intelligence as cross-sectional research theme. The laboratory offers a wide-ranging environment for teaching and research, which corresponds to the needs of our more and more complex world. Research of the laboratory covers not only the basic technologies for mechanical engineering but also the whole product process of a machine system. The cornerstone of all operations of MEI is cooperation with other research institutes, companies and organizations. MEI implements the strategic goals of TUT in the fields of Digital operating environment- Intelligent Machines and Energy- and eco-efficiency. MEI is an active contributor in SMACC - Smart Machines and Manufacturing Competence Centre.

Job description:

The Faculty of Engineering Sciences invites applications for tenure-track position in the field of:

Tenure Track in Aircraft Systems

The successful candidate will be hired on TUT’s tenure track at the rank of Assistant Professors (1st or 2nd term) or Associate Professor. The level of appointment depends on the successful candidate’s record of scholarly achievements.

A successful candidate’s expertise is based on solid research that is supported by experience and linkage in the global industrial sphere and working with various stakeholders. The understanding of the dependency in systems, where mechanical, hydraulic and electrical phenomena are in action, is crucial. The candidate’s research focus can take several different perspectives on the aircraft systems, including but not limited to research areas and topics such as:

We offer candidates the opportunity to join an agile and international research community at the Laboratory of Mechanical Engineering and Industrial Systems which has a strong commitment to industrial collaboration at the local, national and global levels. We encourage active collaboration within TUT and with national and international partners. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop, lead and maintain a dynamic research programme leading to national and international recognition.

TUT offers a wide range of staff benefits, such as occupational health care, flexible working hours, excellent campus sports facilities and several restaurants and cafés on campus with staff discounts. Since 2014 TUT holds the European Commission HR Excellence in Research.

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Tampere is the largest inland city in the Nordic countries and one of three most rapidly growing regions in Finland. Today, the city is best known for its high tech expertise and extensive know-how in various fields. The city is an industrial powerhouse that enjoys a rich cultural scene and a reputation as a centre of Finland’s information society.

Salary:

The salary will be based on both the job requirements and the employee's personal performance in accordance with the Finnish University Salary System (YPJ).

Typical annual starting salaries: - the position of Assistant Professor, 1st term: 39,500-45,500 EUR per year - the position of Assistant Professor, 2nd term: 45,500-53,500 EUR per year - the position of Associate Professor: 52,800-61,500 EUR per year

Finland provides one of the most advanced and comprehensive welfare systems in the world. It includes sickness, maternity, paternity and various family benefits, such as child-care services, and a comprehensive healthcare system.

Trial period:

The appointment is subject to the satisfactory completion of a trial period of four (4) months.

Other:

The expected start date is August 2018 or as mutually agreed upon by both parties. The positions of Assistant Professor and Associate Professor will be filled for a fixed-term period. The length of the fixed-term period will be based on the University’s tenure track system.

Applications must be submitted through the University’s online employment system. The closing date for applications is 18 March at 24.00 EET / 22.00 UTC). Applications and all accompanying documentation should be written in English.

Applications should include the following documents: 1. Curriculum Vitae (.doc, .pdf) assembled according to TUT’s instructions